Success Stories

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! “This is a community for you, built by you.” When I was conceiving Stage 32 way back in 2009, those were some of the first words I wrote down on a legal pad I titled THE MISSION. The mission hasn’t changed. The song remains the same. Many of you know the story. During our soft launch in 2011, I reached out to 100 of my industry friends and showed them the first version of Stage 32. I asked them to join and tell me what they liked and didn’t like about the pla...

Hellooooo, Stage 32 Community! 2025 is off and running! Hope everyone is doing well and working towards achieving your goals for this new year! With that said, here we go with the first Success Story Roundup of 2025! This is our monthly salute to just some of the amazing and talented members of the Stage 32 community who have had some success to tout from this past month. This year really does feel like it’s kicking off with a bang, as we have some fantastic stories to share. We sincerely en...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. If there’s one question that every filmmaker asks themselves, it’s “Where do I put the camera?” It's a deceptively simple question, but as we all know, the answer can make or break a scene. This week, we’re diving into an insightful video essay by Every Frame a Painting, which explores the critical thoug...

Hey, Friends! Hollywood "Awards Season" is upon us, and it's one of the most exciting times of the year! The world's best actors and filmmakers step out in their finest fines to strut the red carpet amid the flashing lights and adoring fans. It's always a vibrant display of the passion and spirit of filmmaking. Storytelling truly comes alive this time of year as The Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, BAFTAs, etc. set off to the races! We always say the best way to get better as a creative is...

So I’ve now made it to year two in my journey with Stage 32 and what a journey it’s been! As I mentioned in my year one post (click here to read it!), I enjoy reflecting in order to stay positive on this journey full of obstacles and “no’s”. So what did I learn in Year Two...? Nothing Was Wasted Some time ago, I worked for a major music distribution company called EMI, which has since been absorbed by Capitol Music. I was an International Marketing Manager, overseeing releases that took pl...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, in this video by Vanity Fair, Wicked Director Jon M. Chu and Cinemato...

Happy Wednesday, Stage 32 Community! As part of the Stage 32 mission, we are always looking for ways to refine and enhance the experience for both our members and our executive consultants. We work diligently to give our members access to professional, constructive feedback from and direct meetings with our executives, and we aim to provide our executives with steady exposure to emerging talent with amazing potential. That said, we are very excited to announce a fantastic new feature here o...

Hey friends! The ONLY Female Driven Screenplay Contest in the World is Back!  Ever dreamt of seeing your female driven script come to life on the big screen or streaming on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Our Grand Prize Winner will win a Career Accelerator prize package valued at $5,000 that includes script & career development, writer branding and an education package and will be flown to LA to meet industry professional...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. Whether you’re building worlds on set or crafting the story that brings them to life, the journey of a creative is all about transforming ideas into reality. This week’s Coffee & Content is here to inspire and empower you to tackle those challenges head-on. First up, in this fantastic video, Adam Savag...

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been bringing new film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix on a consistent basis. This week we’re thrilled to welcome the Pittsburgh Film Office to Stage 32 Certification! The Pittsburgh Film Office and Stage 32 are excited to partner to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This is their chance to get certifie...